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Learning to Pivot S’More

Modern Restaurant Management

When Lindzi Shanks and Kat Connor opened the world’s first marshmallow cafe in 2017, they anticipated the summer season would be a business bonanza thanks to the public fascination with s’mores, but they came to learn that XO Marshmallow truly thrived in the fall and winter weather seasons when guests craved hot chocolate. In order to capitalize on these customer beverage trends, they pivoted and responded in a number of ways including: Adding limited edition/specialty flavors in lat

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Adult Changing Stations Are a Necessity for Inclusive Public Buildings

Wasserstrom

The topic of inclusion is now at the forefront of American discourse. Yet we have overlooked, forgotten, or were completely unaware of one population: the millions of people with disabilities that are not able to use standard public restrooms. Imagine a child not being able to go on field trips with their classmates, because the […] The post Adult Changing Stations Are a Necessity for Inclusive Public Buildings appeared first on The Official Wasserstrom Blog.

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Mixing It Up: 10 Ways to Spice Up Your School Salad Bar

Chef Ann Foundation

Salad bars in schools are crucial for promoting healthy eating habits and improving student nutrition. They provide students with daily access to a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, empowering them to make healthy choices while also exposing them to new foods and flavors that can shape lifelong eating habits.

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Bill Aims to Create New Federal Food Administration That Would Take FDA’s Food Responsibilities

Food Safety Magazine

The Federal Food Administration Act has been introduced to the U.S. Senate. The bill aims to remove responsibility for overseeing the U.S. food supply from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and give it to a newly created Federal Food Administration.

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Food & Beverage Industry Report 2024

Driven by a diverse and exciting ecosystem of passionate, ambitious, and often young entrepreneurs, the Food & Beverage (F&B) sector is a highly competitive environment full of immense challenges and exciting opportunities. Expert Market’s 2024 industry report, sponsored by Toast, is informed by a survey of 522 U.S. food and beverage professionals, from restaurant owners to food service managers, providing insights into the real-time challenges and opportunities within the industry.

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Service Technician’s Podcast Hits 100 Episodes

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Commercial Kitchen Chronicles, a podcast that is the brainchild of General Parts Group lead service technician Pat Finley, will release its centennial episode this week. The Wednesday, July 24 episode—set to be livestreamed at 8 p.m. EST here—will welcome Brad Adcox from the national HVAC manufacturing company Navac.

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Marco’s Prototype Tests Pickup-Geared Equipment

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Marco’s Pizza has debuted a new store design in the greater Boise, Idaho, market. The 1,200-plus unit pizza brand made a slew of enhancements meant to improve the customer experience and operational efficiencies.

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Restaurants must prepare NOW for FDA's supply chain traceability mandate

Fast Casual

Mike Schwartz, SVP of Member Value for IFMA, breaks down the FSMA 204, which requires that by January 2026, companies involved in the food supply chain must maintain detailed records of food traceability to improve food safety and expedite the response to foodborne illness outbreaks.

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Dave’s Hot Chicken Clocks Milestones Ahead

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Today, Dave’s Hot Chicken shared a snapshot of where it’s headed. In early 2024, the quick-growing chain was represented at FER’s Multiunit Foodservice Equipment Symposium, where Vice President of Design and Construction Tiffany Vassos participated in a panel about efficiently growing unit count, and the brand’s trajectory has only climbed since then.

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What will be the impact on hotel marketing of Google abandoning its vision for a future without third-party cookies?

Hospitality Net

Background - Google just announced it was abandoning its quest to remove support of third-party cookies in its popular browser Chrome after four years of delays to find an alternative, citing “the amount of work it would take to move away from cookies, and the amount of impact it would have across the digital ad industry.” There were also rumblings by some government authorities in the UK and EU, which were concerned that Google’s stopping its support to third-party cookies in Chrome would be an

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Catering Equipment Basics: Delivering Success

Burkett Restaurant Equipment

Whether you’re a seasoned caterer or just starting, having the right tools is crucial for success. This guide takes a high-level look at selecting, maintaining, and using the best catering equipment and supplies. From... The post Catering Equipment Basics: Delivering Success appeared first on Burkett Restaurant Equipment.

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Dar Global Launches Marriott Residences In Aida, Oman

Hospitality Net

Dar Global, the luxury international real estate developer, today announced the launch of Marriott Residences as part of their Aida masterplan community, paying homage to the hospitality giant’s world-class standards of sophisticated living. Valued at USD 100,000,000, the development is anticipated to be one of the most sought-after addresses in Oman’s spectacular golfing destination.

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Mitzi Baum to Step Down as CEO of Stop Foodborne Illness, Leaving a Legacy of Progress

Food Safety Magazine

Stop Foodborne Illness (STOP) has announced that its CEO, Mitzi Baum, M.S., will step down from her role by the end of 2024.

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Hyatt and CR Land Announce Plans for a New Park Hyatt Hotel in Xi’an

Hospitality Net

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and China Resources Land (CR Land, HKEX: 1109) announced that Hyatt has entered into a management agreement with CR Land for a Park Hyatt hotel in Xi’an, Shaanxi province, China. This project will be ideally located in the CCBD, one of the key mix-use commercial complexes along Xi’an’s central axis. Park Hyatt Xi’an will provide worldly travelers a sophisticated home-away-from-home in the ancient capital of China.

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Patina Restaurant Group is getting back to the stand-alone restaurant game

FoodService Director

The contract-management company has long been known for signature restaurants in cultural, sports and entertainment venues. Now, Patina is planning to launch a brasserie chain with worldwide potential.

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Marriott’s Moxy brand coming to Cairo in 2029

Hospitality Net

Marriott International and Reliance Ventures have signed an agreement to open a Moxy Hotel in downtown Cairo. Expected to open in 2029, Moxy Cairo Downtown will bring the brand’s "playful hospitality, design and social spaces" to the heart of the city’s downtown district.

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How to Assess Your Kitchen’s Existing E&S

The NAFEM Show

Whether you’re experiencing equipment breakdowns, expanding your operations or budget planning, assessing your current equipment and supplies (E&S) helps you make more informed investments moving forward. This article outlines tips for getting the most out of your evaluation at every phase of the process. Key takeaways: Assess the physical condition of your most-used E&S regularly.

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2027 Opening Planned for Radisson RED at Edgbaston Stadium, Birmingham

Hospitality Net

Radisson Hotel Group is pleased to announce the signing of Radisson RED Birmingham Edgbaston Stadium, located at one of the leading cricket grounds in the UK. The new hotel, set to open in 2027, joins Radisson Hotel Group’s rapid growing portfolio in the UK and Ireland, which now includes more than 70 hotels in operation and under development in the region.

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Aramark launches new stadium fare midway through the baseball season

FoodService Director

Seven ballparks around the country are now offering new food and drink options to fans.

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TUI Hotels & Resorts Taps Canary Technologies to Power its Digital Guest Journey

Hospitality Net

Canary Technologies, the industry’s leading Guest Management System, today announced that TUI Hotels & Resorts has chosen Canary to power its digital guest journey. TUI is one of the world’s leading hospitality companies with more than 400 hotels and resorts across 40 countries. TUI selected Canary’s innovative Guest Management Platform to unlock new revenue opportunities, further elevate the guest experience and drive efficiencies across their portfolio.

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CFESA Slates New Location for Training Session

Foodservice Equipment Reports

This September, CFESA will offer a new technician class at Southern California Edison in Irwindale, Calif. John Schwindt The course, occurring from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 9-13, is for those who are either looking to enter the foodservice equipment repair industry, or who have been recently joined the industry.

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321-Key Courtyard by Marriott Debuts in Sapporo, Japan

Hospitality Net

Courtyard by Marriott®, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announced the opening of Courtyard by Marriott Sapporo in Sapporo City, the capital of Japan’s northernmost island of Hokkaido. The new hotel is the eighth Courtyard by Marriott hotel to open in Japan and the first Courtyard by Marriott hotel in Hokkaido.

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RTN's Object Model Repository

Restaurant Technology Network

An Industry First! This new tool eases adoption of restaurant technology data standards.

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229-Key Radisson RED Opens in KrakĂłw, Poland

Hospitality Net

Radisson RED Hotel & Radisson RED Apartments Krakow offers lifestyle hotel experiences with bold design and modern amenities. The property features 229 rooms, along with 46 extended-stay apartments located in a separate building. The main building offers a wide selection of rooms and suites, including superior rooms with a terrace overlooking the University of Economics campus, in addition to corner and junior suites, and a presidential suite.

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How to Lose a guy.whoops.Revenue Manager in 10 Days

Hospitality Net

We love our beautiful RM’s. Remember how they were so tiny 30 odd years ago. Now fully grown, with both feed standing right inside life making our lives so much more happy.

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Travel Tech Asia 2024 records highest exhibition space sold and unveils stunning line of bellwether speakers

Hospitality Net

Travel Tech Asia 2024, co-located with ITB Asia and MICE Show Asia, will take place from 23 to 25 October 2024 at Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Singapore. The show has already sold more exhibition spaces than last year with bigger and more Travel Tech exhibitors. Key exhibitors include Hotelbeds, Agoda, Go Global Travel, TBO Holidays, Korea Tourism Startup Center, Juniper Travel Technology, Convergent International Travel, Travel Compositor, SiteMinder, DerbySoft, Archipelago International,

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BLLA Formally Launches the Luxury Academy Elevating Excellence in Independent Boutique Hotel Education

Hospitality Net

BLLA, the singular voice in the independent Luxury Boutique Lifestyle Hotel space, has formally opened the educational platform to all BLLA members and the hospitality industry in collaboration with Équité, the leading global luxury strategy, communication, and brand activation firm. The platform is now available to accept registrations for our association members who receive discounted pricing, including independent hotel properties and those in a small brand group of boutique hotels.

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ComOps Announces New Collaboration with Infor to Enhance Hospitality Solutions in North America

Hospitality Net

PEMBROKE PINES, FL – July 24, 2024 ComOps, a leading customer experience (CX) and professional service solutions provider today announced a new collaboration with Infor, the industry cloud company. This strategic collaboration designates ComOps as a new professional service partner for Infor, specifically as a primary partner in the hospitality sector in North America.

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Shinola Planning for 170-Key Hotel in Indianapolis

Hospitality Net

Shinola, a Detroit-based company, is set to expand its hotel portfolio by opening a second hotel in Indianapolis. The investment group Boxcar Development, led by Herb Simon and the Simon family, has submitted a preliminary proposal to transform the former CSX building site in downtown Indianapolis. The ambitious redevelopment plan includes the Shinola Hotel, a 4,000-seat music venue managed by Live Nation, retail spaces, and a pedestrian skybridge connecting Pennsylvania Street to Gainbridge Fie

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Why are Hotel Bookings Increasing by More Than 200% in Singapore?

Hospitality Net

The Singapore Grand Prix 2024 is set to take place on September 20-22, bringing the excitement of Formula 1 racing to the Lion City. Bookings for the Grand Prix began as early as December 2023, significantly impacting hotel demand. This early surge in reservations has led to an unprecedented increase in hotel occupancy rates, with many premium and centrally located hotels reporting near-full bookings months in advance.

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AI May Make Mistakes, But It Won’t Shoot a Customer

Hospitality Net

Customers are not yet 100% comfortable with AI technology. It still makes mistakes, which is frustrating.